Services
What services do you provide?
- new- Homework Edge:
low-cost, specialized, one-on-one academic support, more info
in the PDF file here.
- Screening to provide information about learning style, skills, and specific academic areas of difficulty
- Development of an individualized program specifically designed to meet individual needs; ongoing adaptation of the plan
- Remediation in language, reading, writing, spelling, math, study skills, self-esteem, motivation, social skills, and organizational skills
- Communication with parents
- Collaboration and consultation with other professionals
- Clarification of client needs and limitations
- Participation in Student Study Team meetings, IEP, placement, or other meetings
- Staff development seminars
What are the benefits of using Strategies for Learning?
Benefits for clients:
- Toolbox of strategies for problem-solving
- Increased academic competence, independence and success
- Stronger organizational and study skills
- Increased awareness of individual learning style and strengths
- Enhanced self-esteem
- Improved self-monitoring and self-advocacy skills
- Greater joy in learning
Benefits for parents, families, and schools
- Fewer homework headaches
- Demystification of child's learning needs
- Better understanding of reports from other professionals
- Stronger partnership between home and school
- Synthesis of information from multiple sources
- Referrals to other specialists as appropriate
- Easier navigation of roadblocks; less anxiety and frustration
What should I look for in an
educational therapist?
Experience and training
What is the practitioner's previous experience, education, and special training in instructional approaches designed to meet the needs of students with learning differences and disabilities? Is the individual's expertise appropriate to my needs or those of my child?
Rapport
How comfortable am I in working with this practitioner?
Is there mutual respect?
Is this a good match?
Communication
Will this practitioner be able to guide me through the process, including translating and helping me understand evaluation reports, answering my questions, and overcoming roadblocks along the way?
Professionalism
Is this practitioner willing to participate in school conferences and to consult with teachers and other professionals? Participation in Student Study Team and IEP meetings and conferences.
References
Can this specialist provide me with references from families, schools, and related professionals.
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